Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.

Ira

Owner & Managing Director

Ira is the Owner and Managing Director of Mathnasium of Bothell, Mill Creek, and Maple Valley. She previously worked at Microsoft as a Software Engineer and Program Manager. With a Master’s in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s in Statistics, Ira also pursued actuarial studies. 

Her journey with Mathnasium began as a parent, when her son became a student. This experience inspired her to join Mathnasium’s mission of “Changing Lives Through Math,” a commitment she carries into every aspect of her work. 

Shashi

Senior Instructor

Shashi has a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Delaware. He graduated with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.) Delhi, India. He was a professor of civil engineering at Texas A&M University for four years and at I.I.T. Delhi for 35 years until he retired. He relocated to the US post retirement. He has worked extensively in the area of water resources engineering with key focus on groundwater contamination and bioremediation technologies. He strongly believes that math develops problem solving skills and sharpens critical and analytical skills in young minds. In his free time, he enjoys painting with acrylic colors.

James

Senior Instructor

James has a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from the University of California, San Diego. His favorite subjects are linear algebra, probability, logic, and relativity. He enjoys the act of explaining math to others and helping them understand mathematical concepts. In his free time, James likes to play the drums.

Edgar

Instructor

Shannon

Instructor

Sabrina

Instructor

Aarya

Instructor

Tanisha

Instructor

Taha

Instructor

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

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What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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